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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y261 SUDMOT history

Y261 SUD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,146 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 SUD was last recorded at 140,146 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2010: 69,820 miles, lower than 633,558 miles on 31 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,022 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,124 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,146 miles
  • 2025 – 135,022 miles
  • 2024 – 133,942 miles
  • 2023 – 131,186 miles
  • 2022 – 128,860 miles
  • 2021 – 125,612 miles
  • 2020 – 117,315 miles
  • 2019 – 106,764 miles
  • 2018 – 97,850 miles
  • 2017 – 97,382 miles
  • 2016 – 96,987 miles
  • 2015 – 96,532 miles
  • 2014 – 94,865 miles
  • 2013 – 89,302 miles
  • 2012 – 82,731 miles
  • 2011 – 76,196 miles
  • 2010 – 69,820 miles
  • 2009 – 633,558 miles
  • 2008 – 55,967 miles
  • 2007 – 48,962 miles
  • 2006 – 39,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,146 miles (+5,124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,146 miles
    Test number
    941673975940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass135,022 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,022 miles
    Test number
    210292590763
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  3. Pass133,942 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    259189424945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,186 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,186 miles
    Test number
    529849125779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,860 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    726404555507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,612 miles (+8,297)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    292754947078
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,315 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,315 miles
    Test number
    529270411069
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail117,313 miles (+10,549)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,313 miles
    Test number
    417626389712
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle warped discs (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,764 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,764 miles
    Test number
    968926459796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,850 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    627853260597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,382 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,382 miles
    Test number
    893212533145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,987 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,987 miles
    Test number
    837289446119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,532 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,532 miles
    Test number
    706579315151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,865 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,865 miles
    Test number
    197661924102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    266885583005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,302 miles (+6,571)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    765535283002
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass82,731 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,731 miles
    Test number
    367247982066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,196 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    346588681032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,820 miles (-563,738)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    604372780087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass633,558 miles (+577,591)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    633,558 miles
    Test number
    952040699039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,967 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    462325788043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    223875697085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,962 miles (+9,471)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    220503297077
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass39,491 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    440122186086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,452 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,452 miles
    Test number
    193780886433
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about Y261 SUD

Does Y261 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 SUD is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 SUD?
The MOT on Y261 SUD is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 SUD done?
Y261 SUD was recorded at 140,146 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has Y261 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 SUD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y261 SUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 SUD find?
Y261 SUD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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